Teresa Howell, department chair for English/Humanities at ĢƵ, recently donated two Lincoln Electric welding machines to the welding technology program. These weren’t just any machines. Valued at approximately $550, the donation was of sentimental value, honoring Howell’s father and meant to further other students’ passions for welding. “My father passed away suddenly and […]
Top Dog Waste Solutions in Rocky Mount recently donated a total of $2,000 to the ĢƵ Foundation. The local trash and recycling company’s contribution will fund three distinct scholarships. The Top Dog Welding Scholarship will provide $1,000 to students enrolled in the welding diploma program at ĢƵ. A $500 gift will support students […]
The Edgecombe-Martin County Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) recently presented their annual scholarship to ĢƵ. The gift of $1,000 will be used to establish two $500 scholarships for students in the Electrical Systems Technology Program at ĢƵ. Pictured from left to right are: Dr. Greg McLeod, ĢƵ president; Jean Bailey, ĢƵ Foundation Board president; […]
The ĢƵ Foundation held a Spring Paint and Sip fundraiser May 29 on the Tarboro campus. Participants enjoyed art, fun, food and wine for each guest. A total of 24 people signed up to attend the event, and the Foundation raised $1,200. Carole Mehle-Bittner, humanities and English instructor at ĢƵ, donated art supplies and guided […]
The ĢƵ Foundation recently treated employees on the Tarboro campus to lunch for their support of the Foundation’s annual Campus Giving Campaign. During the campaign, employees are encouraged to give. The most recent campaign was held Oct. 21, 2024 through Jan. 14, 2025. The campaign is always a friendly competition between employees based […]
On behalf of the Tarboro Rotary Club, president Greg Sessoms presented the ĢƵ Foundation with a $4,000 check benefitting ĢƵ’s public safety programs. “Thank you for being consistently supportive, especially of our BLET and EMS programs,” said Dr. Greg McLeod, ĢƵ president. Of the $4,000 contributed, $2,000 will be placed in an emergency […]
It was a spectacular year for Tackle the Tar, a 5K obstacle course and Family Fun Day sponsored by the Rocky Mount Rotary Club. Six states and 95 cities were represented by runners and volunteers. Participants were from Colorado, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Of the 924 runners, 34 ran on the […]
The public is invited to unleash their inner artist during a Spring Paint and Sip Fundraiser happening Thursday, May 29 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the Tarboro campus of ĢƵ. Expect an evening of art, fun and wine presented by the ĢƵ Foundation. The cost for this 21 and up event is […]
Donors were honored during the ĢƵ Foundation’s SpringTide event. The annual celebration recognizes individuals who have contributed $250 or more in the past year to the ĢƵ Foundation in support of students. Jean Bailey, president of the ĢƵ Foundation Board of Directors; Dr. Greg McLeod, ĢƵ president; and Tameka Kenan-Norman, executive director of […]
The Tarboro Women’s Club recently presented the ĢƵ Foundation with a check totaling $900. The money will be placed in the Tarboro Women’s Club Final Steps to Success Fund. It will be used to help students in the Welding and Collision Repair programs purchase tools, equipment, uniforms or other materials essential to their success as […]
